ENVX1002 Introduction to Statistical Methods
The University of Sydney
Feb 2025
Staff | Structure | Attendance
This unit includes lectures, self-guided tutorials, labs, discussions, and drop-in sessions.
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| Week | Assessment | Weight | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Early Feedback Task | 1% | Individual |
| 5 | Project 1: Describing data | 10% | Individual |
| 10 | Project 2: Analysing experimental data | 20% | Individual |
| 13 | Project 3: Presentation (multivariate) | 20% | Group |
| - | Quizzes (weekly, multiple due dates) | 4% | Individual |
| - | Exam (2 hours, MCQs + Short Answers) | 45% | Individual |
Used to be known as the Australian Technology Park (ATP). Still is, but it used to, too.
Credit: Michael Wheatland
Courtesy buses are available:
Free parking is available around Henderson Road, but it is extremely crowded. We do not recommend driving to the precinct.
Walking to the South Eveleigh Precinct takes about 20 minutes. However, you can save approximately 5 minutes by using Redfern station’s community access gates, where you don’t need to use an Opal card to get through.
Modern science and decision-making are driven by data:
Statistics empowers you to:
Source: NASA’s Global Temperature Index
The 10 highest-seeded players averaged 3.48 rounds won in the Australian Open since 2011, compared to just 3.03 at Wimbledon. Source: fivethirtyeight
This course will develop your:
Technical Skills
Professional Skills
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There is a strong positive correlation between lecture attendance and final grades – but it’s not the only factor. It may just be the case that students who attend lectures are more likely to keep up with the course material.
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